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Monday, 17 March 2014

Using a DVD?

It’s easy to install Ubuntu from a DVD. Here’s what you need to do:
Put the Ubuntu DVD into the DVD-drive
Restart your computer. You should see a welcome screen
prompting you to choose your language and giving you the option to
install Ubuntu or try it from the DVD.
If you don’t get this menu, read the booting from the DVD guide for more information.

Using a USB drive?

Most newer computers can boot from USB. You should see a
welcome screen prompting you to choose your language and giving you the
option to install Ubuntu or try it from the CD.
If your computer doesn’t automatically do so, you might need to press the F12 key to bring up the boot menu, but be careful not to hold it down - that can cause an error message.

Prepare to install Ubuntu

We recommend you plug your computer into a power source

You should also make sure you have enough space on your computer to install Ubuntu

We advise you to select Download updates while installing and Install this third-party software now

You should also stay connected to the internet so you can get the latest updates while you install Ubuntu

If you’re not connected to the internet, we’ll help you set up wireless at the next step

Set up wireless

If you are not connected to the internet, you will be asked to
select a wireless network, if available. We advise you to connect
during the installation so we can ensure your machine is up to date. So,
if you set up your wireless network at this point, it’s worth then
clicking the Back button to go back to the last screen (Preparing to
install Ubuntu) and ticking the box marked ’Download updates while installing’.

Allocate drive space

Use the checkboxes to choose whether you’d like to Install
Ubuntu alongside another operating system, delete your existing
operating system and replace it with Ubuntu, or — if you’re an advanced
user — choose the ’Something else’ option

Begin the installation

Depending on your previous selections, you can now verify that
you have chosen the way in which you would like to install Ubuntu. The
installation process will begin when you click the Install Now button.
Ubuntu needs about 4.5 GB to install, so add a few extra GB to allow for your files.
Not sure about this step? Windows users can use the Windows installer, which will install and uninstall Ubuntu in the same way as any other Windows application. It’s simpler and completely safe.

Select your location

If you are connected to the internet, this should be done automatically. Check your location is correct and click ’Forward’
to proceed. If you’re unsure of your time zone, type the name of the
town you’re in or click on the map and we’ll help you find it.

TIP: If you’re having problems connecting to the Internet, use the menu in the top-right-hand corner to select a network.

Select your preferred keyboard layout

Click on the language option you need. If you’re not sure, click the ’Detect Keyboard Layout’ button for help.

Enter your login and password details

Ubuntu One

Learn more about Ubuntu while the system installs…

…or make a cup of tea!

That’s it.

All that’s left is to restart your computer and start enjoying Ubuntu!